Expulsion or being asked to leave childcare is a last resort when other forms of discipline and warning have not succeeded in achieving the desired or expected behavior. It is the most severe action a childcare center can take, and can cause a huge upheaval in the child’s life as well as in the daily life of […]

School mornings can be difficult whether there are one or more children to get ready, and parents often find themselves in the middle of a hectic dash to get children ready for school in the morning. Waking up a child in the morning for school itself proves to be a difficult task sometimes, and is often made worse by […]

Children with imaginary friends are fairly common, and these friends can be as real to them as a flesh-and-blood sibling, often even more beloved, because they are the child’s best friend too. The average age for children to develop imaginary friends is about 3 to4 years of age, once social interaction skills and imagination develop. Many parents find it […]

Sexual abuse in children can be a difficult topic for parents to broach with their children, but it is becoming increasingly important to create open channels of communication about it within families. Many parents feel awkward about discussing child sexual abuse with their children because they feel: Children should not know about the darker side of human […]

Childcare centers provide a service that allows parents to safely leave children to be looked after when they go about their daily work, and continue with careers.Choosing a center is a arduous task for many parents, and most professionals do their best to make parents feel at ease. While the nature of the service goes beyond […]

With daycare costs rising every day, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find affordable care for your child. During this period of recession, parents are becoming increasingly concerned about ways in which they can cut corners yet provide quality care to their children. Child care can be very expensive but with a little planning and […]

Providing dependent care for your children can prove to be exceedingly financially burdensome for you. While expenses for child care seem to keep rising, it is important to explore other options to reduce costs. For this purpose, there is a government program known as the Dependent Care Tax Credit which provides you with certain child care financial benefits and […]

Creating a consistent bedtime routine for your child results in a comfortable, stable child who knows what is expected of him or her. When children are provided with a simple routine, they are able to follow it and structure their days around it. Knowing what comes next, and what to expect every day is a reassuring feeling […]

With millions of dollars going towards childcare every year, it is vital to take advantage of every program that offers some kind of relief to working parents and helps them find cheap child care. The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is one such opportunity that would help you soften the blow of your childcare expenses. […]

Dealing with sexual abuse in children is a difficult task for parents, and often, the help of experts is needed. Those who have experienced child sexual abuse find it hard to trust anyone, will withdraw into themselves, and could become self-injurious, suicidal or depressive. Creating an Atmosphere of Openness It is always best to discuss the case with […]